Terrific Mid Century Cottage

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A white cabin with a covered porch, a small window, and a sign reading "Cottage Inn."
A kitchen with a red Galanz refrigerator, a black microwave, and a wooden shelf with red and blue containers.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a coffee machine, framed pictures, and a window with curtains.
A wooden bench area with a sign for a beverage tower and a sign indicating 'Summertime in Northern Michigan'.
A compact kitchen with a wooden interior, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a toaster. There are two stools and a small table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crooked Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windjammer Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Odawa Casino - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 34 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ron’s Bar & Backyard - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrific Mid Century Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terrific Mid Century Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Crooked Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Round Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage with very close access to Crooked Lake and everything else at Northern Michigan has to offer including the beach at Petoskey State Park, restaurants, and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot close to lake and bike trails

Enjoyed our stay, would suggest some upgrades to enhance the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and cozy

Very nice. Had everything we needed and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for choosing our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Small but very functional. Great location and activities. Owners very helpful and accommodating. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Patrick

Patrick was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much, it was lovely hosting you at our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oden, MI stay

The property was just as described. The owner and his family live right next to the cottage and were very respectful of our privacy. They were in communication with us during our stay and in communication with us as needed. They responded to all our needs, concerns and gave us good advice about activities and things to do locally. The bike path was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thank You, Craig, for the kind review! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. You/us just got lucky with us happening to be at our other cottage at the same time you were staying; we only get to spend a few weeks a year up in beautiful Northern Michigan and live in FL full time. Thanks again, and I hope to host you guys again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colton Cottage

We lived here for a month and a half while our house was being remodeled. This is a cute and comfortable home. We had all that we needed. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. The location is great…right on the bike trail, within walking distance to a nice restaurant, bakery and lake . We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tiny House

Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summer. The house was smaller than we realized. There was not a place for the 2 of us to sit in the "living area" unless one of us sat on a hard stool. There was no couch/sofa or even comfortable chair. Seating consisted of a small futon (sits one) and tall backless stools in the kitchen. We did enjoy the bike trail behind the rental, as we are avid cyclists. Sleeping 7 is a huge stretch. The place could sleep 6 packed in... even that would be very tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the feedback; since this review, we have completely redesigned the seating area and have added two very comfy chairs as well as other seating options. Thank you so much for the opportunity to host your family.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing accommodations…

We were excited to explore the Petoskey area more and thought that this little cabin would be the perfect launching place. Upon first glance, it was cute and had been nicely decorated. However, in general it was a huge a let down. From the beginning, we were confused because there were two homes on the property which we were not aware of. The cabin is tucked behind one that looks much nicer. As we walked in it smelled a bit musty and was dim. The musty smell followed up home sadly and we had to leave things outside for multiple days. We had hoped to keep the windows open but half of the windows didn’t open and even if you could you would not want to because of how dirty the windows sills were. The cabin did not feel deeply clean. We noticed by the end of the night, our feet were dirty from walking around barefoot in the cabin. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and squeaky making it difficult for us to sleep. The linens all felt dirty and damp. When I pulled everything for check out, it all was super yellow and stained. The price we paid for what we got was quite the discrepancy. I let the owner know how disappointed we were and was told to not leave the negative review. The owner eventually just stopped responding and no reconciliation was made. For the cost of our stay, we would have been better off renting a nicer home on the water or a hotel. We love supporting owners up north but I would highly recommend you avoid this particular accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2024
We appreciate all feedback. As hosts deeply committed to maintaining high standards across our properties, we genuinely appreciate all input to improve our guests' experiences continually. However, it's important to provide context regarding this particular review. The guest in question sent us 21 messages during their stay, and they are still sending us messages a week after they checked out. These guests expressed dissatisfaction with various aspects, including demands to remodel and change the placement of a sink and a toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom. They complained about the fact there were spiders on and around the outside patio and they asked me to have paper products delivered to them after they used the multiple rolls provided. Despite our best efforts to address their concerns and be very nice to them the guest became increasingly rude, demanding and threatening, stating they would leave a negative review if their requests weren't met. We have reported this behavior to VRBO to ensure fairness and accuracy in guest reviews. Regarding the property itself, our 100-year-old cottage maintains a rustic charm that most guests love and appreciate, complete with an endearing woodsy aroma typical of its age. It's situated on a very spacious acre lot, sharing the space with another home but with distinct, private areas for each. This is very common to the area. We encourage prospective guests to consider our extensive track record of positive reviews, reflecting our ongoing commitment to hospitality and property care. We remain dedicated to providing memorable stays for all our guests in this beloved gem of a cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing week

Absolutely loved the bike path. The cottage was quaint and exactly what we needed. we would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Spot!

We greatly enjoyed our stay here. Perfect for a family, or a girls weekend. The great location places this property just a short drive from many popular places to go, and there is plenty to do on the property that makes it fun for a night in as well. The property was very clean, had all amenities provided that we could need, and the owners were communicative and friendly. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
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